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Canter 3C-11
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Like otherAsian-designed chassiscabs from Toyota, Nissan, and Isuzu, the 3.5-tonne Canter uses a forwardcontrol rather than semi-forwardcontrol configuration. This is less aerodynamic but this class of vehicle is not likely to be used on longdistance work.
This smallest of the UK Canters features a tried and tested some might say old-fashioned rear-wheeldrive layout. As the cab is the same width as the 7.5-tonner there's morn room for the three occupants than in a comparable Nissan Cabstar or Toyota Dyna, albeit with a slight weight penalty.
Out test model had a bog-standard interior: no suspension seat; no green band on the rev counter to indicate the optimum power zone; and not a lot of storage in the wipe-clean plastic cab.But there was some adjustment on the small steering wheel, a couple of coat hooks and unusually at this weight-an exhaust brake.
The mirrors are easy to adjust on their slim arms to change the field of vision and the deep side windows also assist the lateral view. Central locking, a radio/CD player and electric windows come as standard.
The Portuguese-built Canter runs on a C-section chassis with parabolic springs up front and leaf springs for the twin rear wheels with disc brakes all round. Its three-litre, 110hp engine drives via a five-speed manual box with the now familiar dash-mounted gearstick.
All of this adds up to a serviceable, if not particularly comfortable, package. At this weight it's well on top of the job and likely to maintain Mitsubishi Fuso's reputation for reliable light CVs that are loved more by bosses than drivers.
The nicely engineered electrohydraulic Tipmaster body came with optional extra crossbars, a fitted tarpaulin and rear light protectors; like the Cabstar, the flat-fronted Fuso could probably use some up front too.
Prospective buyers may be tempted by 30.000km service intervals and a three-year unlimited-mileage guarantee.